"Administrative Officer"

Job Description:

• Support impactful clinical education by contributing to the smooth operation of teaching clinics.
• Join a values-driven team in a research-intensive school committed to improving community health and wellbeing.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 6 months.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. (Pro Rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Allied Health, within the College of Schools at The University of Western Australia, is a research and teaching intensive organisation giving material expression to the belief that excellence in research underpins excellence in teaching and community partnerships. The School has a reputation for a strong evidence-based approach to research and education that is used for policy and practice development. The School aspires to be a workplace within which staff and students feel valued and supported in their individual and collective efforts to improve community health and wellbeing. The Discipline of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is located in the School and offers postgraduate degrees in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Doctor of Podiatric Surgery to students who meet eligibility requirements. To facilitate teaching there are two public facing clinical areas and a licenced day surgery hospital.

About the opportunity

• Provide administrative expertise to support teaching clinics and hospital activities within the Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
• Work under general direction to ensure smooth operation of clinical and academic functions.
• Support a diverse range of duties that contribute to the effective delivery of podiatric education and services.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level within public facing health care settings
• Experience in developing theatre lists for planned hospital and day surgery activities
• Experience with medical software packages, for example, Genie Medical Practice software
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.

Note: The successful applicant will need a current National Police Clearance Certificate and Working with Children Check.

Position description: PD - Administrative Officer (521141).DOC

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kim Holmes at kim.holmes@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 1 September 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.